Explain how obsessions differ from compulsions and give an example of each
What will be an ideal response?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is marked by persistent, uncontrollable intrusions of unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and urges to engage in senseless rituals (compulsions). Obsessions often center on inflicting harm on others, personal failures, suicide, or sexual acts. Common examples of compulsions include constant handwashing, repetitive cleaning of things that are already clean, and endless checking and rechecking of locks, etc.
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A) Cone B) Fovea C) Lens D) Retina
Discuss paternal depression. How common is it? How does it interfere with children's development?
What will be an ideal response?
If adopted children show greater similarity in traits to their biological parents than to their adoptive parents, it can be concluded that genetics play a stronger role in the development of those traits than environmental influences.
a. true b. false
Which statement about permissive parents is true?
A) They are emotionally detached and depressed, with little time and energy for children. B) They exercise firm, reasonable control over their children. C) They insist on mature behavior and give reasons for their expectations. D) They allow children to make their own decisions at an age when they are not yet capable of doing so.